Rabiya Mateo

Rabiya Mateo

Rabiya Mateo
Quick Facts About Rabiya Mateo
Celebrated Name Rabiya Mateo
Age 27 years old
Nick Name Rabiya
Birth Name Rabiya Occeña Mateo
Birth Date 1996-11-14
Gender Female
Profession Model
Nationality Philippine
Place of Birth Balasan, Iloilo, Philippines
Ethnicity mixed
Horoscope Scorpio
Residence Iloilo City, Philippines
Religion Muslim
Father Syed Mohammed Abdullah Moqueet Hashmi
Mother Christine Mateo
Brother Mokmok
College Iloilo Doctors' College
Sexualorientation straight
Marital Status Unmarried
Boyfriend Neil Salvacion
Height 5 ft 7 inches
Weight 55 kg
Body Shape Hourglass
Body Measurement 34-26-34 inches (breast-waist-hips)
Eye Color Brown
Hair Color Black
Hair Style straight and silky

Rabiya Mateo Biography

  • Rabiya Mateo is an Indian-Filipino model. This gorgeous model is a beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2020 and from the moment she came into the spotlight.
  • Mateo was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2020 on October 25, 2020, during the pageant Grand Finale show held at Cordillera Convention Hall, Baguio Country Club in Baguio, Benguet, Philippines. 
  • She will represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2020 pageant. Miss Universe 2020 will be the 69th edition of the Miss Universe competition, to be held on May 16, 2021, at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, United States.
  • Mateo will be competing against the Contestants from 74 countries including her own country Philippines. She arrived in Los Angeles, California, Saturday, April 10, 2021 (Philippine time), to attend some pre-pageant activities with skincare guru Olivia Quido-Co of O Skincare & Spa, one of the sponsors of the pageant Miss Universe 2020.

Rabiya Mateo

Where was Rabiya Mateo born?

  • Rabiya Mateo was born on November 14, 1996, in Balasan, Iloilo, Philippines. She was named Rabiya Occeña Mateo at the time of her birth. She holds a Philippine nationality and belongs to mixed ethnicity. She is Indian-American from her father's side and a Filipino from her mother's side. Scorpio is her star sign. Like most of the Philippine citizens, Rabiya has adopted Muslim Religion as her divine faith. 
  • Rabiya was born into a poor family. Her childhood didn't go well. She was grown up under the poverty line. Her father and mother were not legally married. They were living as a domestic partnership. Her biological father Identified as Syed Mohammed Abdullah Moqueet Hashmi was said to have vanished without a trace after her mom gave birth to her and her brother, Mokmok. 
  • She was raised by her mother, Christine Mateo who worked very hard to provide financial support for the family.  After graduating from high school, She attended Iloilo Doctors' College as a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and later earned her degree in the same field. 

Who is the boyfriend of Rabiya Mateo?

  • Rabiya Mateo is currently dating her longtime boyfriend Neil Salvacion. The duo met for the first time while they were attending the same college six years ago in 2014. Since then, they began dating and are still in a relationship till now. 
  • Rabiya loves Neil very deeply and has decided not to not to leave her college partner if she becomes successful. “We’ve been dating for six years. He’s my first boyfriend. We’ve been together since college. I can make a man stay!” the beauty queen from Iloilo said.
  • On her 24th birthday on November 14, 2020, Rabiya received the most romantic message from her boyfriend Neil Salvacion.

On Instagram, Neil wrote:

“Happy Birthday Love ♥️

“I still get so emotional and felt so surreal seeing you achieving all the dreams and harvesting all the blessings you deserve for all the hard works you’ve done since you were young. Being proud is an understatement to what I feel about your success, you’ve sacrificed so much in life but manages to remain optimistic in whatever situation you’ve faced, I’ve learned so much in life thru you, and I know you’ll use the influence you have to spread kindness and optimism to whoever you’ll meet along the way.

“Stay Phenomenal my love!!!

“I LOVE YOU♥️”

Rabiya Mateo Net worth

Miss Universe 2020 Rabiya Mateo


  • As of 2021, Raniya Mateo has a net worth of around $1 million. She accumulated most of her fortune after winning the Miss Universe Philippines 2020. As the winner of one of the most prestigious beauty pageant competitions, she received a huge cash prize and a management contract. She was also awarded a brand new MG ZS Alpha SUV which cost $20,000 in today's market. While calculating all the prizes, She brought home half a million-dollar from winning the beauty pageant.  
  • At present, being the winner of Miss Universe Philipines, Rabiya Mateo is heavily engaged in modeling. As a top model, she earns an average salary of ₱294,213(the US $7000). Before taking part in Miss Universe Philippines 2020, Mateo was working in SRG Manila Review Center as a lecturer and review coordinator. The person working as a Lecturer in the Philippines typically earns around 64,200 PHP per month. Salaries range from 29,500 PHP (lowest) to 102,000 PHP (highest). The average salary for a coordinator is ₱18,005 per month in the Philippines.
  • Along with a modeling contract with a top model agency in the Philippines, Mateo has been hired to perform TV commercials for several cosmetic brands of the Philippines. She is poised to take on a brand ambassador role with the likes of Olay, Downy, Lazada, PLDT Home, and Cream Silk.
  • She has recently bought a beautiful house in Iloilo City, Philippines where Mateo, her mother, and brother live.

What is the weight of Rabiya Mateo?

  • Rabiya Mateo is 5 ft 7 inches tall and weighs 55 Kg. She has got an hourglass-shaped body. Her curvaceous body measures 34-26-34 inches (breast-waist-hips). She has a pair of brown eyes and natural black hair color. 
  • The gorgeous lady is very concerned about her body figure. She does exercise regularly and even got to the gym every morning to keep her fit and healthy. She is obsessed with using high-quality and branded cosmetic material and clothing to give herself high-profile looks.
  • The beauty pageant winner looks very pretty and elegant in her natural straight and silky hairstyle.

Facts About Rabiya Mateo

  • #1She was five years old when her father left the family.
  • #2She won Miss Iloilo Universe 2020 at West Visayas State University Cultural Center.
  • #3She is very passionate about educating people.
  • #4She is a nursing institute Lecturer.
  • #5Her favorite President is Miriam Defensor-Santiago.
  • #6She has wanted to use her knowledge, her voice to serve the country.
  • #7She also won the Best in Swimsuit award in Miss Universe Philippines 2020 event.
  • #8The meaning of her first name "Rabiya" is princess or queen in Arabic.
  • #9She is part of a charity that helps educate children residing near a dumpsite in Iloilo City.
  • #10She will be the second Ilongga to represent the Philippines in Miss Universe.